IFB 26C425000 - CHP Sonora Area Office - Protective Clothing & Operational Supply Rental Services - REBID

The Department of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is soliciting bids under IFB 26C425000 for protective clothing and operational supply rental services for the Sonora Area Office. The contract involves the rental and maintenance of specific apparel, including lightweight cotton/polyester blend shop jackets and 65/35 cotton/polyester blend short-sleeve uniform shirts. The anticipated period of performance runs from January 1, 2027, through January 31, 2030. The contractor is responsible for performing new employee fittings within one week of a request and delivering uniforms within two weeks of fitting. Additionally, the contractor must maintain satisfactory employee standards and is financially liable for items lost or destroyed due to negligence, as verified by quarterly inventory reports. The award will be granted to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. While the Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement has been waived, bidders may still receive an incentive for DVBE participation, capped at 5 percent or 100,000 dollars. Other preferences include Small Business and Nonprofit Veteran Service Agency adjustments, with a total cumulative adjustment limit of 10 percent or 100,000 dollars. Bidders must submit a comprehensive package including a bid form, payee data records, and a conflict of interest statement. All submissions must be delivered in a single sealed envelope to the CHP Business Services Section in Sacramento by the November 12, 2026, deadline, as electronic submissions via fax or email are prohibited.